# Password Protect PDF Online For Free > Add password protection to your PDF files for free. Encrypt PDFs with a password to prevent unauthorized access. - **URL**: https://templated.io/tools/protect-pdf/ --- ## Add password encryption to your PDF documents. Secure sensitive files before sharing them. \*All processing happens in your browser. Your PDF and passwords are never sent to any server. ## How to Password Protect a PDF 1. Upload your **PDF file**. 2. Enter a **password** and confirm it. 3. Optionally set an **owner password** for full permission control. 4. Click **"Protect & Download"**. 5. Share the protected PDF — recipients will need the password to open it. Why Use Our PDF Protection Tool? The easiest way to secure your PDF documents with a password 100% Private All encryption happens in your browser. Your PDF and passwords are never sent to any server. Strong Encryption Your PDF is encrypted so it cannot be opened without the correct password. Owner Password Optionally set a separate owner password to control printing, editing, and copying permissions. No Quality Loss Encryption doesn't change any content. Your PDF remains exactly as it was, just locked. Instant Processing Encryption is fast — your protected PDF is ready in seconds. No Signup Required Start protecting your PDFs immediately. No account or registration needed. ## Why Password Protect PDFs? Password protection is essential for **securing sensitive documents** before sharing them via email, cloud storage, or messaging. Whether it's financial reports, legal contracts, personal records, or confidential business proposals, adding a password ensures only authorized people can access the content. Common use cases include protecting contracts and agreements, securing tax documents and financial statements, locking medical records and personal files, and restricting access to internal company reports. 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Use our [Unlock PDF tool](https://templated.io/tools/unlock-pdf/) to remove the password from a protected PDF. You'll need to know the password to unlock it. ### What encryption is used? The PDF is encrypted using the standard PDF encryption supported by pdf-lib, which is compatible with all major PDF readers including Adobe Acrobat, Preview, and Chrome. ### Is there a file size limit? Our tool supports PDF files up to 50MB. All processing happens in your browser. ### Will protection change my PDF content? No. Password protection only adds an encryption layer. All text, images, fonts, and formatting remain exactly as they are. ### Can I protect a PDF that is already password-protected? No. You need to first remove the existing password using our [Unlock PDF tool](https://templated.io/tools/unlock-pdf/), then add new password protection. Need Automated PDF Generation at Scale? Design templates visually, then generate thousands of PDFs via our simple API. 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